floater

Meanings

• noun

  An object or person that floats on or near the surface of a liquid.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with floater
boater , creator , plater

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Variants

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floater , floaters

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'floetan', meaning 'to flow'. The 'floater' is an object or person that floats on or near the surface of a liquid.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'floater' is also used in baseball to describe a pitch that is deliberately thrown high and outside the strike zone, allowing the batter to swing and miss.

2. In the medical field, a 'floater' is a type of eye float that appears as a small speck or shadow in the vision. It is usually harmless but can be distracting.

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Related Concepts

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1. plankton: A type of aquatic organism that is generally small, microscopic, and drifts with water currents. Floaters are a type of plankton.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'floater' has been used to describe a character who is aimless or unattached, much like an object that floats on the surface of a body of water. In science, a 'floater' is a type of plankton that remains near the surface of the water.

How to Memorize "floater"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or person gently bobbing up and down on the surface of a lake or pool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'floater' with the image of a cork or a balloon floating on water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Floats On Top' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning of the word.

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